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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Santa Barbara County, CA. 189 Rentals Available
189 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $100

  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
    Only 2 units left
    Studio $65
    1 bd $3,900
    2 bd $4,600
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $300

  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
    Only 1 unit left
    Studio $200
    1 bd $2,250
    3 bd $3,500+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a row of houses with solar panels on the roof
    150 units available
    1 bd $1,200
    2 bd $1,500
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
    4 units available
    1 bd $1,257
    2 bd $1,511
    3 bd $1,746
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1720 SOUTH DEPOT ST, SANTA MARIA, CA 93458
    Apply online

Apartments Under $1,400

  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Studio $1,375+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1316 S. Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,600

  • a kitchen with a stove refrigerator and sink
    15 units available
    1 bd $1,583
    2 bd $1,902
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    401 W. Pine Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly

Apartments Under $1,800

  • Rent specials
    Studio $1,769+
    1 bd $1,957+
    2 bd $1,954+
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    416 W. North Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • the front of the townhomes building with a sign that says treasury town homes
    1 bd $1,895
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    1004 W. Cook Street, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room with wooden tables and chairs and a television
    2 bd $2,100
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    300 Burton Mesa Blvd, Lompoc, CA 93436
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Only 1 unit left
    1 bd $2,300
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • a building with a staircase and a balcony
    1 bd $2,395
    Base rent
    Verified Listing

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    Apply online • Pet friendly
  • 826 Cook St 1-2 Beds Apartment for Rent
    Ask for pricing
    Verified Listing

    826 Cook St, Santa Maria, CA 93458
    Pet friendly
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Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $65 and $4,600.

How many cheap rentals are available in Santa Barbara County, CA on RentCafe?

There are 230 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Santa Barbara County, CA were last updated on 21 May 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County, CA?

The average Santa Barbara County, CA cheap apartment size is 788 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County, CA?

Cheap apartments in Santa Barbara County, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County, CA?

A cheap apartment in Santa Barbara County, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.